The main goal of this class are to gain an introductory exposure to the nature of the psychiatric disorder known as schizophrenia as revealed by the scientific method. We will discuss a broad range of findings from the scientific investigation of biological and psychological factors related to schizophrenia and its treatment. More specifically we will learn about: (1) key symptomatic features through discussion and enactments of interviews with actors portraying many of the cardinal features of the illness, (2) what brain imaging studies (MRI and fMRI) and neurochemistry have taught us about the neuroscience of the disorder, (3) scientific psychological data and theories concerning cognition, emotion and behavior in schizophrenia, and (4) current, evidence-based somatic and psychosocial approaches to treatment. A brief historical overview of the recent emergence of the psychiatric category of schizophrenia will be presented as well.
Schizophrenia
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Universidade Wesleyan
Informações sobre o curso
4.7
221 classificações
Habilidades que você terá
PsychologyPsychiatryPsychiatric DisordersPsychotherapy
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
1An Introduction to the Disorder
The first module is focused on introducing key symptom characteristics of the psychiatric diagnosis known as schizophrenia, and describes current thinking around potential causes and biological correlates of the disorder.
6 vídeos (total de (Total 49 mín.) min)
6 videos
Louis Wain's Cats4min
Prevalence, Demographics, and Etiology8min
Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Positive, Negative, and Disorganized9min
Diagnosis and Cognitive Defects9min
Introduction to the Neuroscience of the Disorder5min
Semana
2Symptom Assessment and History
The second module is focused on a continuing exploration of symptoms in the disorder through simulated client-clinician interactions. Lectures in this unit also focus on the history of the treatment of schizophrenia in Western culture.
4 vídeos (total de (Total 42 mín.) min), 1 teste
4 videos
Demonstration: Negative Symptoms Example11min
History of the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia10min
History of Treatments for Schizophrenia11min
1 exercício prático
Midterm Exam40min
Semana
3Neuroanatomy and Neuroimaging
In the third module we begin to discuss the neurochemistry of the disorder as well as common manifestations of those diagnosed with schizophrenia on structural and functional brain MRI scans. First, though, we look at two more client-clinician simulations to explore symptoms and recovery.
5 vídeos (total de (Total 28 mín.) min)
5 videos
Demonstration: Recovered Patient5min
Human Neuroanatomy and History of Neuroimaging5min
Structural Neuroimaging5min
Functional Neuroimaging4min
Semana
4Psychological Science
In the fourth module we discuss common cognitive deficits, disruptions in social cognition and cognitive models of the disorder.
8 vídeos (total de (Total 65 mín.) min)
8 videos
Dopamine Hypothesis - Part 26min
Psychology of Schizophrenia: Introduction and History5min
Cognitive Deficits11min
Social Cognition4min
Cognition, Social Cognition, and Functioning8min
Psychological Mechanisms of Delusions and Hallucinations4min
Psychological Theories13min
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Melhores avaliações
por JQ•Nov 17th 2017
INTERESTING COURSE. I HAVEN'T GIVEN SCHIZOPHRENIA MUCH THOUGHT OVER THE YEARS, BUT AFTER THIS COURSE A FEW RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR RELATIVES MAKE MORE SENSE. THANKS SO MUCH.
por JL•Jul 10th 2018
Excellent short course. The course gives video case studies of symptoms and the content is presented in a factual and informative way, bot of which aid learning.
Instrutores
Matt Kurtz
ProfessorPsychology and Neuroscience and Behavior
Sobre Universidade Wesleyan
At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit.
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Qual é a política de reembolso?
Existe algum auxílio financeiro disponível?
I am experiencing psychotic symptoms described in this course. Is this course a place to seek and receive help?
No. This course engages with the scientific research literature and the history of our understanding of the psychiatric disorder labelled schizophrenia. Instead we suggest that you contact your local mental health agency, or if you are in the US your state association for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses or social workers. They can often provide you with a list of resources, sometimes at no cost, for receiving the help that you need. For more urgent needs you should contact a local crisis hotline, visit an emergency room, or in the US dial 911 and ask for assistance. Course postings are not monitored for reported psychiatric symptoms in course learners and are not to be used to report such symptoms.
Does the verified certificate mean that I am certified to render help to those with schizophrenia?
No, the verified certificate means that you have successfully completed this course by achieving the course learning objectives. Expertise in treating the disorder is derived through completion of accredited medical, nursing, psychologist or social work training programs with a focus on diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Does this course contain anything disturbing?
The subject matter of the course will expose you to how psychotic symptoms, sometimes severe, may be expressed in individuals. Observing these symptoms (enacted by acting students) may be disturbing.
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